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Live Avatar

Turn any portrait photo into a talking, animated avatar. Upload a photo and an audio file — the model generates a synchronized talking head video with natural facial expressions and head movements. Credit Cost: 8–20 credits (model-dependent)
Access: app.wrldwide.ai/live-avatar

Available Models

OmniHuman v1.5 — 15 credits ⭐ BEST

Top-quality avatar generation with superior realism
  • Input: Portrait photo + audio file
  • Output: Talking avatar video
  • Character: Most natural expressions, realistic head movements, best lip sync accuracy
  • Best for: Professional brand avatars, spokesperson videos, polished content

Kling Avatar v2 Pro — 12 credits

Kling’s premium avatar model
  • Input: Portrait photo + audio file
  • Output: High-quality talking avatar
  • Character: Professional quality, good expression range
  • Best for: Brand content where OmniHuman budget is tight

Kling Avatar v2 — 8 credits

Kling’s standard avatar model
  • Input: Portrait photo + audio file
  • Output: Talking avatar video
  • Character: Good quality, reliable performance
  • Best for: Testing, iteration, batch production

Live Portrait (Video) — 12 credits

Drive avatar with a reference video’s expressions
  • Input: Portrait photo + driver video (video of a real person expressing)
  • Output: Portrait animated with the expressions and movements from the driver video
  • Character: Transfers exact expression timing from driver video
  • Best for: When you want specific expression choreography, not just audio sync

Live Portrait (Audio) — 15 credits

Live Portrait driven by audio
  • Input: Portrait photo + audio file
  • Output: Portrait animated to audio
  • Character: Natural motion, high quality
  • Best for: High-quality audio-driven avatar generation

SadTalker — 20 credits

Advanced avatar with expression scale control
  • Input: Portrait photo + audio file
  • Output: Talking avatar with controllable expression intensity
  • Extra setting: Expression Scale (slider) — controls how expressive the avatar becomes
  • Character: Detailed expression control, distinct style
  • Best for: When you need fine-grained control over expression intensity

How to Use

1

Open Live Avatar

2

Select Model

Choose based on your quality needs and mode:
  • Best quality → OmniHuman v1.5
  • Balanced quality/cost → Kling Avatar v2 Pro
  • Budget/iteration → Kling Avatar v2
  • Expression choreography → Live Portrait (Video)
  • Expression control → SadTalker
3

Upload Portrait Photo

Upload a clear portrait photo of the avatar subject.Best results:
  • Frontal or near-frontal face angle
  • Clear, well-lit face
  • Neutral expression (model will add the expressions)
  • Single person, no occlusions over the face
4

Upload Driver File

  • Audio-driven models → Upload MP3, WAV, or M4A
  • Live Portrait (Video) → Upload an MP4 video of a real person expressing
5

Adjust Expression Scale (SadTalker only)

If using SadTalker, set the Expression Scale slider (1.0 = default, higher = more expressive)
6

Generate

Click Generate. Processing takes 1–4 minutes depending on audio length and model.
7

Preview and Download

Watch the generated avatar video. Download for use in ads, social media, or brand content.

Model Comparison

ModelCostInputQualityBest For
OmniHuman v1.515crPhoto + Audio⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Professional/brand
Kling Avatar v2 Pro12crPhoto + Audio⭐⭐⭐⭐Premium quality
Kling Avatar v28crPhoto + Audio⭐⭐⭐Testing/iteration
Live Portrait (Video)12crPhoto + Video⭐⭐⭐⭐Expression choreography
Live Portrait (Audio)15crPhoto + Audio⭐⭐⭐⭐High-quality audio sync
SadTalker20crPhoto + Audio⭐⭐⭐⭐Expression control

Use Cases

Brand Spokesperson

Create a branded AI spokesperson — upload a generated or licensed portrait, add a professional voice-over, and produce a consistent spokesperson for ads, onboarding, or product demos.

Multilingual Content

Record voice-overs in 5 languages, generate the same avatar speaking each language. Localize video content at scale without hiring multi-language talent.

UGC-Style Talking Heads

Generate UGC-style talking head videos for ads without filming. Combine with Face Swap to customize the avatar appearance.

Product Demo Narration

Place a talking avatar next to a product animation to narrate features. Combine with Product Animation for a complete product showcase video.

Tips for Best Results

Portrait Photo:
  • Neutral background is ideal (can remove background first with Background Removal)
  • Eyes open, looking roughly toward camera
  • Good natural lighting, avoid harsh flash
  • At least 512×512 resolution
Audio:
  • Studio or near-studio quality is ideal
  • Clear enunciation
  • Minimal background noise
  • Keep pauses natural (the avatar will pause movements to match)

Next Steps